Chandigarh, July 8, 2020: Jathedar Akal Takht Giani Harpreet Singh has criticised the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the ruling Congress Party in Punjab for implementing UAPA in state and targeting the youth.
“In other states where Congress is in Opposition, they are opposing this law and in states where they are in power they are refusing to implement it but here in Punjab, the ruling Congress party is implementing it. I am surprised at the double standard of the Congress,” said Giani Harpreet Singh.
He said that even for liking or sharing videos or photos, Sikh youth in the state are being arrested and in some instances FIRs have been registered against them under UAPA.
“We oppose such draconian laws and the harassment of people under these laws,” he said.
To watch Giani Harpreet Singh speak on the issue, click the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hclx4H_BLJM